polish off

verb

polished off; polishing off; polishes off

transitive verb

: to finish off or dispose of rapidly or completely

Examples of polish off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the same way that adding some jewellery can polish off your look, topping any outfit with a cap lends a cool-girl vibe. Angela Law, refinery29.com, 19 June 2024 It was later reported that in between the semi final and final, Dutch rider Maurice Peeters polished off an entire bottle of cognac to quell the nerves. Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2024 Mango Pinstripe Suit Blazer Finally, Kidman added a blazer to polish off the look. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024 And while the stark hue certainly makes a statement when polishing off a fashion-forward ‘fit, commuters might want to sit this one out. Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for polish off 

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polish off was in 1827

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Cite this Entry

“Polish off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polish%20off. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

polish off

verb
: to finish off or dispose of rapidly or completely
polished off the whole meal

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